1. 11th Grade Focus: Academics and Post High School Plans
Western Guilford High
11th Grade Focus:
Academics and Post High School Plans

2. This is your most important high school year!!!

3. Graduation Requirements
English
I, II, III, & IV
Math
I, II, & III
AFM, ECM, H. Discrete Math, or H. Pre-Calculus
Science
Earth/Env. Science
Biology I
Physical Sci., Physics, or Chemistry I
Social Studies
World History
Civics & Economics
American History I
or AP US History
American History II
or a History Elective
Health/PE
CPR
Total: 22 credits

4. Academics Courses Grades GPA Rigor
Are you challenging yourself…vs. taking “bird” courses?
Grades
Be present in class (physically & mentally)
Attend tutorial sessions
Missing Assignments/Test corrections
Grade Recovery
Review/Study
GPA
Weighted vs. Unweighted
College Prep. 4 pts.
Honors pts.
Adv. Placement 5 pts.

5. Extra-Curricular Activities
Clubs/Groups/Programs
On & off campus
Sports
Service-Learning
Exemplary Award = 100hrs.
Diploma = 250hrs.
Graduation Cord
Employment

6. College Entrance Exams
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
American College Test (ACT)
PSAT
Content-Based Test
Question Level Increases
154 Questions
3hrs. (50 mins. w/ essay)
3 Test & Essay (Reading, Writing & Language, Math)
No penalty for guessing
Score Range: 400 – 1600
Pre-ACT
Content-based Test
Question Level is Random
215 Questions
2hrs. & 55mins. (45 mins. w/ essay)
4 Test & Essay (Reading, English, Math, Science)
No penalty for guessing
Score Range: 1 – 36

7. College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
Plan for College
Search majors and programs
What are you interested in studying?
Explore postsecondary schools
What school are you interested in attending?
Entrance requirements
GPA
Test Scores
Resume, Recommendation(s), or Interview
Deadlines
Test Prep.
SAT & ACT

8. College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)…cont.
Apply to College
Applications
“College Application Week” (October)
Essay and Recommendations
Transcript Manager
Pay for College
Grants and Scholarships
Senior Newsletter (Monthly)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Work/Study Program
Loans

9. Are you on the right path?

10. Are you on the right path?

11. Are you on the right path?

12. Career & College Promise
Do you plan to attend college?
Would you like to earn college credit while in high school…free of charge?
Would you like to have an Early Release Schedule next year?
Will you have your own transportation?

13. Career & College Promise…cont.
Dual Enrollment Program
High School & College Credit (GTCC)
Tuition-Free (excluding books & fees)
Eligibility Requirements
Junior or Senior
3.0 GPA
Student in Good Standing

14. Guilford Apprenticeship Partners “GAP”
A unique opportunity to create your own future

15. GAP cont’d Apprenticeship Promising Career College Degree – Zero Debt
Earn while you learn
Journeyman certificate
Eligibility Requirements
Junior or Senior
2.5 GPA and 5 or fewer absences
Student in Good Standing

17. GAP cont’d

18. GAP cont’d
Tours and pre-application steps start Nov for high school juniors and seniors Program begins summer 2019

19. Check List Now End of Year Review 4yr. plan/transcript with counselor
Maintain high grades
Get involved with school and community activities
Create a CFNC account
Register for SAT (if applicable)
Take college visits/tours
Apply for a summer job